Welcome to the podcast, Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function hosted by Sucheta Kamath.
Executive Function is a core set of cognitive skills that allow humans to focus attention, block out distractions, plan ahead, stay engaged, temper emotions, and think flexibly while creatively solving problems to fulfill personal and social goals. The prefrontal cortex region of the brain, which governs Executive Function, is often compared to an air traffic control system at a busy airport. Much like an air traffic controller guides planes on different flight paths in the direction that each needs to go, the prefrontal cortex intercepts thoughts and impulses in order to direct them towards situationally appropriate and productive outcomes that serve the need of the future self.
Significant research in the field suggests that developing strong Executive Function is critical for school-aged children and remains one of the most reliable predictors of overall success, shown to have profound life-long implications beyond the formal years of learning. On this podcast, host Sucheta Kamath will converse with neuroscientists, social psychologists, learning experts, and thought leaders who will illustrate how Executive Function is inextricably linked with mental health, physical health, school readiness, job success, marital relationships, and much more.
On the path of self-development, we all experience a constant struggle between trying to optimize our talent and effort while still facing difficulty in mobilizing the inner tools and strategies that can lead us in the right direction. Tune in to Full PreFrontal to figure out how best to manage your thoughts, habits, and attitudes to enhance your self-awareness and future thinking and to achieve your best self.
Sucheta Kamath is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed a personalized digital learning curriculum/tool (ExQ®) that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence. Outside of her business, Sucheta previously served as President of the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, where she started a free Social-Communication and Executive Function Training program for inner-city men afflicted with addiction and homelessness—a program she continues to oversee as a coach and a trainer today. She is also a long-time meditator and is currently working on her Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. A firm believer in the “Pause, Reflect, and then Respond” philosophy, Sucheta hopes to spread the word on how every person can reach higher levels of self-awareness and achieve lasting growth of their Executive Function.
Full PreFrontal is a series of discussions about the role of the prefrontal cortex. Sucheta Kamath hosts the show. She strives to uncover new ways to expand the brain's capacity. In the episodes, Kamath introduces various mental tools. As listeners adopt these tools, they may become more proficient, organized, and flexible. These methods could also help people to be more savvy in social situations. With this, Kamath wishes for her listeners to unlock their full potential.
Executive function is one's capacity to make and execute plans. But it also helps in performing tasks with precision and intention. Full PreFrontal explains how a well-developed executive function allows one to regulate their actions. It does so by taking into account the person's hopes, desires, and goals.
Kamath seeks to teach listeners how to improve their executive function. She has over 20 years of clinical experience. During that time, Kamath has seen people's lives getting disrupted or misdirected. The causes were distractibility, disorganization, lack of prioritization, and poor planning. She has learned a lot about how the brain works and what goes into training these skills. Kamath is eager to share that knowledge with the world on her podcast.
On Full PreFrontal, the host interviews the world's renowned experts. Executive function is a complex topic, which she seeks to simplify for her audience. Kamath strives to present practical advice and, most of all, give people hope that the brain is malleable.
Other topics on Full PreFrontal include the downfalls of multitasking and how to embrace a growth mindset. Kamath talks to her guests about switching the mind from wandering to wondering. There also are conversations about anger, building strong relationships, and self-control.
Kamath focuses many of the discussions on future generations as well. She speaks about transforming kids into well-adjusted adults and unconventional education. The interviews discuss the theory and also offer actionable tips. They seek to clarify the various brain functions and how to control them.
Full PreFrontal seeks to empower people to reprogram their mindset for a better life. Episodes air one to a few times a month.
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